Cheap Drug Hope For Breast Cancer

A combination of two inexpensive existing drugs may offer a new way to treat breast cancer, according to UK and Finnish researchers.
The common chemotherapy drug and a brittle bone medicine almost completely stopped the growth of tumours in mice.
The Journal of the National Cancer Institute said the combination cost a twentieth of Herceptin, given to [...]

Read Full Post »

Positive Thinkers ‘Avoid Cancer’

Women who have a positive outlook may decrease their chances of developing breast cancer, say Israeli Researchers.
The small study, published in the BioMed Central journal, also found that getting divorced, or being bereaved could increase the risk.
But the Researchers admitted that women were questioned after their diagnosis, which might significantly change their outlook on life.
UK [...]

Read Full Post »

Hope Over Early Arthritis Test

A new way of scanning joints which may reveal early warning signs of arthritis is being developed by US researchers.
The MRI scan looks for low levels of the chemical glycosaminogycan, which helps cartilage in joints hold the water that makes it tough and elastic.
New York University Researchers told the American Chemical Society Conference early diagnosis [...]

Read Full Post »

Collection of Quotes

(1) Touch the beauty and truth within, to reveal and liberate our natural joy.

(2) Have hope for the future, but do not forget about today.

(3) Every day make a fresh beginning.

(4) When there is compassion, giving is not a burden, but a joy.

(5) Even the smallest act of kindness is worthwhile.
[...]

Read Full Post »

The 11 Best Foods You Aren’t Eating

THE 11 BEST FOODS YOU AREN’T EATING

Nutritionist and Author Jonny Bowden has created several lists of healthful foods people should be eating but aren’t. But some of his favourites, like purslane, guava and goji berries, aren’t always available at regular grocery stores.

Here’s his advice.

1. Beets:
Think of beets as red [...]

Read Full Post »

Early Test For Cancer Isn’t Always Best Course

(Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/12/health/12well.html?)
Sometimes what you don’t know might end up being better for you.

For years patients have been told that early cancer detection saves lives. Find the cancer before the symptoms appear, the thinking goes, and you’ve got a better chance of beating the disease.

So it might have seemed surprising last week when [...]

Read Full Post »

Running “Can Slow Ageing Process”

Running on a regular basis can slow the effects of ageing, a study by US Researchers shows.

Elderly joggers were half as likely to die prematurely from conditions like cancer than non-runners.

They also enjoyed a healthier life with fewer disabilities, the Stanford University Medical Centre team found.

Experts said the findings in Archives of [...]

Read Full Post »

Stomach Bug Treatment For Cancer

Eradicating a common bug in people with stomach cancer can prevent the disease from recurring, research suggests.
 
Helicobacter pylori, proved to be the cause of most stomach ulcers, has also been linked with stomach cancer.
 
In a study of 550 people who had stomach cancer surgery, antibiotics which killed the bug cut the risk of [...]

Read Full Post »